JAPANESE CORONATION FESTIVITIES.
BRILLIANT RECEPTION AT THE CITY HALL
THE CELEBRATIONS IN HONGKONG,
THE HONGKONG' TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10. 1915,
The Loyal Toast was enthusina- tically pledged with musical hon-
Qure.
Sir Henry May, who wore full drens Civil Service uniform, res- ponded briefly. In the course of his short address His Excellency | asid :......." It was in the fitness of things that the old standing friendship of England and Japan should ripen into an Alliance. And it is in the fitness of things that the two Island Empires of the world should 201 be ranged with our Allies in the defence of liberty and jus tice." After expressing & forvent nation in the wish that this anapicions day England and Japan should ripen death of Her Majesty the might be the prelude of greater into an alliance." It is fitting, Empress Dowager
"It was in the fitness of things." have been postponed until today the Governor said to-day, "that an account of the misfortune that the long standing friendship of befel the
not long achievements for the Japanese
wo may say, that the British and after that of the late Em- Empire, His Excellency said that Japanese communitiesshould cele peror. Further postponment is he humbly prayed that His Im- This is why the perial Majesty might long be brate in Hongkong, in so cordial impossible. a manner, tho Coronation of His national ceremony has to be per- spared to guide the destinies of Imperial Majesty Yoshihito, as formed at a juncture when the his country (hear, hear).
On the call of His Excellency, the 122cd Emperor of Japan. horrors of the most sanguine war- The Hongkong Government fare the world has ever seen are who also gave the lead, three roue- had proclaimed to-day a bringing sorrows and misery to ing obeere were given for the Em- public holiday and it was little almost every family of car peror of Japan,the Band of the 74th Panjabis meanwhile striking up wonder that so large and repre- European allies.
The Japanese people, both at the Japanese national anthem. sentative a gathering should have met at noon to-day, at the City home and abroad, while deeply This concluded the first part of Hall, to do honour to the invita-sympathising with the calamities the day's programme.
All present were then entertain- tion, (of which over five hundred of their Western friends, are on had been issned) of the Consul-this day looking upon the brighted to a cake and wine banquet in General and Japanese community side of things and are unanimous the old Chamber of Commerce "to celebrate the Accession ly calebrating the auspicious rooms, Mr. and Mme. Imsi perfor-
We too aring the honours. to the Throne of His Majesty national event.
Emperor
Japan." assembled here to give expression of The building was very taste fally decorated inside and outside. Festoons of red lanterns outlined the facade of the building fronting the Fountain, while, in the interior, the simple scheme of decoration depended for ite effectiveness up
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During the intervals the Band to our joy over the occasion. It is played some excellent elections, only proper and natural that we, in a very pleasing manner.
An imperial Salate was fired His Majesty's subjects, should do so. When however we behold His at noon by the cruiser "Teu and abima" in harbour; this cruiser Excellency the Governor La ly May, the Commanders of was ordered to Hongkong for the the Britah Navy and Troops, the purpose by the Japanese Govern- thousands of variegated representatives of so many of the lanterns, palms and pot plants, nations of the world and a zumi
According to the arrangements The reception was conducted ber of distinguished persons in this fixed for Japan, "Banzais by a
of Colony, honouring thie assembly to be given at the Imperial Palace committes formed
Banat Kyoto at 3.30 p.m. to. THIS leading Japanese residents with with their presence, we
At this hour the local Mr. B Imai, Cousal-General, not help being filled with a day.
residente gathered sohsirman ex officio. The guests sensation not only of heartfelt Japaness
the Consular residence as they entered were recoived by gratitude bat of national pride. at
Macdonell Road aud Mr. Imai who was assisted by And are justified, for thia is the Mme, Imai. St. George's Hall firat Imperial ceremony in the there united in spirit with their wan net opart for the main funo-anals ut Japan that bas
compatriots in the home country tion, the hour at which the Govor-been regarded as world and gave, in a very lusty manner nor and official party were to evaat, ao to speak. At the thres hearty Banzais." arrive being fired for 12 30 p.m. time of the accession of the Shortly before the appointed fate Emperor, half a century ago, time there
large the country was only imperfectly in the introduced into the family of gathering assembled Hall, representative of the Navy posions. And there could scarcely and Army, the Civil Service, the be any question of assistance at Consular Body, members of the the ceremony of foreign repre- the celebration British, Foreign and Chinese contatives or communities and the loading abroad, as is the case on the pros- Japanese residents Colony,
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The coronation celebrations in Hongkong will conclade with a series of entertainments to be given at the Theatre Royal to night. All Japanese residence and business honga will be ill- uminated with red lanterns to- night.
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London. Received November 10, Sir William Henry Solomon,
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THEATRE ROYAL. OUTDOOR CELEBRATIONS.
Another Successful Night's The outdoor celebrations of the
Eatertalament. distinguished The Japanese nation to-day is happy event took the form of the
There was again a good house gathering included His Excel- well instated in the community of customary gun-salate, followed lenoy the Governor, and Lady states with inseparable ties of by the firing of rockets and at the Theatre Royal last night to May, Mr. G. R. Sayer, private interest and friendship. She is other fireworks. Becretary; Capt, Wm. Armstrong, now raised to a position that in harbour dressed ship and conjuring tricks of Mr. Horace honorary A. D. C., Subadar enables ber, in no mean degree, to the Japanese flag was very much Goldia and the excellent little
evidence A. D. contribute to the peace of the world in
all parts Programme provided by the tal- Major honorary
onted artistes who are touring Major Macdonald, and the common interest of bu of the Colony. Japanese houses with him. Mr. Gosward, the late Senior Puisne Judge for the V.D., Capt. Geo. Lammert, Col-manity. Under the wise guidance of were, in most cases, decorated onel Chapman, V.D., Admiral the now sovereign,upon whom may with paper lanterns. The outside eccentric musician, proved as Transvaal, has been elsated an Anstruther, O.BO.M.G., (and there be a continuance of grace, of the City Hall, adorned in popular and as mirth-provoking honorary Fellow of Peterhouse Mr. C. O. Merry, private secre it is the duty and pride of the similar manner, and on a gener-as before, whole the "simultaneous College, Cambridge. tary) Mrs. Anstruther, H. E. nation to tread along the paths of oas scale, promises a beautiful stepping girle"-Miss Haye sad
Mias Crawford-met with even in the event of telegramis arrivlog Major-General Ventris, Colonel peace and righteousness. Inter-illumination to-night.
faller applause than on the pre-
too late for insertion on this At eleven o'clock the rocket-vions might. Good turns were and Mrs. O'Hara, Colonel national peace and righteousness |
page they will be found Iles, Bi Obarlos
un the Batra ] Eliot, ars jaet at this moment being firing began from the Murray given by Miss May Norwell and Dr. and Mrs. Lauder, remorselessly trampled down by Barracks Parade Ground, and Mr. Bert Leywood, as well as by Bishop D. Pozzoni and Rev. Fr. an ambitions and self-seeking naturally a large and represent Miss Barbara Babington. Mr. P. Gabardi, Rev. Fr. F.Ligneul, nation. Japan, under the new ative crowd was speedily attract Goldin's magio called The Captain Saperintendent of Emperor, stands on the side of ed. The fire-baloons sto, will
long-continued applause and Police flest Paymaster T. Haves, righteousness, and is doing her necessarily show to batter affect R. N. Engineer Commander W. due in this world-straggle. at this evening's display which at even the most experienced
theatre-goers wondering. The UNITED STATES COTTON. The reign of our new sovereign begins at six o'clock-bat the Moorish Mystery was very prettily M. Read, R.N., Euginsor Com-
London Received November 9, mander E. J. Allen, R.N., E1- thus begins with the warlike general effect was averthe-done and the dumb show acting
The United States ginners' Among the loss striking. gineer Commander Dawson R.N. activities of the nation, for the Colonel Darling, EE., Major cause of bumanity and civilisa-pieces lat off"
were:-Tae as most effective.
Owing to the Japanese celebra-report shows that the cotto a Nicholson, Comdg. Wing 18th. In- tion. But it is not merely by the Union Jack and Sun dage, Sutions there will be no show to- gigned to the lat November was fantry, members of the Executive arts of war that the nation has rise and three cranes,
0,820 000 bales last year. and Legislative Councils, His endeavoured to contribute to the Mikado's Guard, Dragons under night. To-morrow the company is 334,000 bales compared with Honour Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz, common stook of the world's willow tree, Congratulation flag, offering a complete change of pro- gramme, and it is expected that
FOOTBALL. Mr. F. A. Hazeland, Major civilisation. On the contrary betha crowd of Dragons, Congratu- there will be a big house. Stewart, Prof. and Mrs. A. M. the people and the rulers of Japsulation lantern, a Summer night, M. G. have always been lovers of true Dragone playing with balle, "Tai" Smith,
for peace notwithstanding opinions to a lucky feh-Dragons in the Liebert (Consul-General France), P, Kreiner (Vice consul) the contrary now and then,
drum of "Shinto music, (Consal General for Russia), Sir. In celebrating the Accession of cloud, Six flying cranee, Japanese HONGKONG C. G. ▾ Cheng Tong Liang Chang, K. C. our beloved Emperor, we earnest-Banzei" flags and a Ohrysan- M. G, Hon Mr. Wei Yuk, O.M.G., ly pray that with the Divine themum garden. Hon. Mr. Lau Cho-pak, Hon. Mr. blessing his reign may be long Mr. Claud Bevern (Colonial and prosperous, that it may be Secretary), Messrs. Ho Fook, Chan marked with success as was that Kai-ming, Ng
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U.S. League Matches. The United Services League will commence operations on Saturday, when the following matobes will be played:-
Hongkong League (Division 1),
4.15 p.m.-Hongkong F. O. v. Shropshirea (Club ground). Re- number of cricket enthusiasts was feree, Mr. A. A. Wilson, Olab played at Kowloon this afternoon
[To-Days Play at Kowloon.]
A match which draw a large
Hon-tzo, of his late illustrious father. The The Kaiser Decorates the King of between the Hongkong Cricket team:-. 8, Swan; R. Edwards |
Bulgaria.
Olub and the Kowloon Club. The and F. W. Black; P.T.R. Chassels, and M.L. Reilton; G. A. Robinson, Ho Kom-tong, Lo Cheung nation will eagerly look forward
Amsterdam, September 21-A former olub won the toss and H. MoE. MoTavish, J. Walker, J. shia, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Leivia, to the day when, the world's Miss Loureivo, Mr. E. A. Irving, peace and other restored and message from Vienna states that took the first innings on soft Stewart, and J. Rodger.
justios and the Daks of Mecklenburg, on hie wioket. Their task of totting up Mr. O. 8. Gabbay, D. S. Yabbay, international
4.15 p.m.Navy v. RG.A. re-established, they recent visit to the King of Bal- the rons was a compartively easy (Navy ground). Referee, Mr. F. B. A. Gabbay, Sidney Michael, morality
one with Ponce, their batting W. Wright. and A. Findlay Smith. Common- may pasesfully, work for human garia, handed him on behalf of der T. Beppa, of the Japanese progress, side by side with the the Kaiser the Iron Oroas of the stalwart, to back them up.
Each of the Bal-in the match with the Reserve Hongkong League (Division II.)
The following Second Division ornizer "Tenshims " and officers, peace loving nations in the East First Class.
garian Ministera was handed the Scouts on Tuesday when he played (H.K. League) games will tako in full pavel uniform, were also and West,
Before ending my speech I beg Iron Cross of the Second Class. present.
to thank His Excellency the Governor for the good will he THE CONSUL GENERAL'S
has been pleased to show in SPEECH, The Consul General, Mr. Imai, various ways towards our prepara- addressing the distinguished gath-tion for the festival and especially for the honour of his presence ering said :-
Your Excellency, Ladies and here this morning. Thanking Gentleman,It is more than three you for your kind attention Ï years since His Majesty sucosoded propose the health of His Majesty
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